Pathology of Salivary Gland Tumors
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Pathology of Salivary Gland Tumors

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What is a characteristic feature of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?

  • Highly vascular tumor
  • Rapid growth rate
  • Well-defined boundaries
  • Perineural spread (correct)
  • What is a common symptom of a benign salivary neoplasm?

  • Fever and swelling in the parotid region
  • Painful swelling in the parotid region
  • Swollen cervical lymph nodes
  • Painless, slowly growing swelling in the parotid region (correct)
  • What type of tumor arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland?

  • Acinic Cell Carcinoma (correct)
  • Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
  • Pleomorphic Adenoma
  • Warthin's Tumor
  • What is a characteristic of a benign salivary neoplasm on palpation?

    <p>Well-defined and firm in consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of the clinical picture of carcinoma of the parotid?

    <p>Steadily enlarging swelling on the side of the face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible complication of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?

    <p>Distant metastases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an adenolymphoma?

    <p>Soft or cystic in consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tumor is Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma?

    <p>Malignant tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important feature to note during examination of the mouth cavity?

    <p>Tumors arising in the deeper part of the parotid may bulge in the oropharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx?

    <p>Carotid body tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pathology of Pleomorphic Adenomas

    Characteristics of Salivary Gland Tumors

    • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: characterized by perineural spread
    • Benign salivary neoplasms: common symptom is painless, slowly growing swelling in the parotid region
    • Benign salivary neoplasms on palpation: well-defined and firm in consistency
    • Adenolymphoma: soft or cystic in consistency

    Types of Tumors

    • Acinic Cell Carcinoma: arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland
    • Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: a type of malignant tumor that can arise in the salivary glands
    • Warthin's Tumor: a type of tumor that can arise in the salivary glands
    • Pleomorphic Adenoma: not a type of malignant tumor

    Clinical Features

    • Carcinoma of the parotid: common feature is steadily enlarging swelling on the side of the face
    • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: possible complication is distant metastases

    Examination of the Mouth Cavity

    • Important feature to note: tumors arising in the deeper part of the parotid may bulge in the oropharynx
    • Differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx: Carotid body tumor

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    This quiz covers characteristics and types of salivary gland tumors, including adenoid cystic carcinoma, benign salivary neoplasms, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

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